I've had great luck with my Kenetreks so far. I'm actually on my second pair because they warrantied the first after 3 years for a liner issue I had. They are a bit stiff at first but the guys there can help you to make sure they are properly broken in. After following their instructions, it made a huge difference for me. The boots themselves are bomb proof and more waterproof than any other boot I own out of the box. Also, they customer service is awesome. Hope this helps.